A Truly Deep Threat?
thelakersnation.com 11/7/2008 — We find it easy to muster up tons of appreciation for Trevor Ariza and his ability to play some game changing defense but one thing that has been quite a surprise this season is Trevor’s ability to hit the trey. The 6’ 8” 210lb forward from UCLA ...

Lakers Getting Defensive
ballerblogger.com 11/12/2008 — I meant to get to this earlier, but Kevin Pelton put together a great scouting report of LA’s new defensive scheme at Basketball Prospectus . I watched Los Angeles’ home opener against Portland and noticed the Lakers were overloading the ...

Celtics remain must-see TV for Lakers
ocregister.com 12/8/2008 — Kevin Ding: After starting the season with a healthy obsession with the Boston Celtics, the Lakers need to be careful about letting that get out of hand and in the way of this season's growth.

A Category 5: Here's why the Lakers may be the greatest team ever
bucksdiary.blogspot.com 11/11/2008 — Should we save everyone the time and the aggravation and just have Kobe pose kissing the O'Brien Trophy retro Jordan style right now? Because barring injury or stupid personnel maneuver (neither of which can be discounted), there is next to no way ...

Blogger Q&A: Forum Blue & Gold - LA Lakers Blog
truthaboutit.net 12/5/2008 — The Lake Show is in DC tonight, and I'm afraid that Laker Nation posers will be dominating the Verizon Center . I've been called a Laker-Hater in the past, and yes, this fact forced me to root for another team I dislike, Boston, in last year's ...

NBA championship could come down to one letter: D
ocregister.com 10/29/2008 — Ding column: The Lakers defense is stifling as the season begins.

An Early Look at the 2009 NBA Champions
respectkobe.com 10/29/2008 — As part of CelticsBlog ’s annual NBA Blogger Previews , I have volunteered to preview the Lakers this year. I know, I know: Celtics Blog? But not to worry — all those Celtics fans can enjoy reading about their futures for June! Click here to view ...

Every Play Counts: The Lakers Defense by Kevin Pelton
basketballprospectus.com 11/9/2008 — The Lakers have opened the season in a new defense that is creating havoc for opponents.

Big Softies
sportshubla.com 12/7/2008 — If you noticed that the moon looked a tinge too red and you haven’t seen your brother recently, there’s a perfectly logical explanation. In case you haven’t already heard—and I don’t know how you couldn’t have—the Lakers ...

Just one year ago, Lakers considered sending Kobe to Chicago
ocregister.com 10/24/2008 — Ding column: Today, the Lakers have arguably the deepest NBA team.

Lawrence: NBA Power Rankings for Nov. 21 — NYDailyNews.com - Basketball 11/21/2008
Daily News' NBA columnist Mitch Lawrence ranks his top 10 teams through three weeks of the 2008-09 season. Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers remain on top with just one loss in nine games.

Al Harrington Shipped To New York — Bleacher Report - NBA 11/21/2008
Al Harrington traded to Knicks The WorldFamous LayupDrill Rumor Mill 11/21/08 **BREAKING NEWS** My Blackberry was blowing up at 5 am this morning when the NY Post reported that The Knicks and Warriors had come to terms on a deal that would send ...

Knicks trading Malik Rose for Al Harrington — Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA 11/21/2008
The New York Knicks will acquire Golden State Warriors forward Al Harrington today, sources tell the...

Report: Knicks, Warriors reach deal for Harrington — FOXSports.com News for NBA 11/21/2008
Knicks president Donnie Walsh is within hours of announcing a trade with the Warriors for Al Harrington that is expected to include Jamal Crawford in a move geared to get under the salary cap for 2010 rather than to help the present.

Report: Knicks to get Harrington from Warriors — FOXSports.com News for NBA 11/21/2008
Knicks president Donnie Walsh is within hours of announcing a trade with the Warriors for Al Harrington that is expected to include Jamal Crawford in a move geared to get under the salary cap for 2010 rather than to help the present.